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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 16th, a wallet was stolen from Bodine’s Casino on S Carson St and the sheriff’s office has pictures of two suspects—one in a grey shirt, blue jeans, converse shoes, and a red and black baseball hat and another in a flannel jacket, camo shorts, and black shoes—while urging anyone with information to come forward. CarsonNow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ House Speaker Steve Yeager presented an amendment to AB 398 on Thursday that adds charter school teacher pay raises after Governor Joe Lombardo threatened to veto the education budget if the raises were not included. The amendment will require charter schools to get interim finance committee approval before receiving funds — it must pass committee review by May 28. FOX Reno
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Lombardo introduced the Nevada Healthcare Access Act yesterday at UNLV med school to help fix provider shortages in rural and underserved areas. The new law creates a Workforce Access Fund and speeds up licensing, payment, and telepsychology services—improving care access for state residents. News4
- ➤ State regulators filed a petition on Tuesday to investigate NV Energy after finding that more than 80,000 customers were overcharged by over $17 million from misclassification errors, and refunds were capped at six months in some cases—raising questions about the utility's practices. The inquiry may force NV Energy to offer full refunds if it is found to have broken the law. News4
- ➤ Carson City supervisors unanimously offered the city manager job to Glen Martel after extensive interviews, and he will begin his role pending a background check while his application noted a minimum salary requirement of $220K (as stated in his application). Supervisors also directed staff to support a judicial bill that will add a district court judge today during a $15.3 million courthouse remodel with annual financial impacts of over $350K (according to fiscal notes). The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team and the Carson City Fire Department will hold a formal U.S. flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14 at 12:00 p.m. at Station 52. Guests can park at the Carson City Airport—using a JAC shuttle to reach the site as the event follows the U.S. Flag Code. CarsonNow
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Carson City's Catmandu has introduced its Cat of the Week, Theo, a 4-year-old orange tabby known for playful charm and cozy snuggles. Interested adopters can visit Catmandu at 1829 Brown Street today through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—please arrive by 3 p.m. for enough time to meet him. CarsonNow
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Coin Press No. 1 Demonstrations
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Nevada State Museum — Free entry — Experience the art of coin minting at one of Nevada's historic attractions.
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An Evening with Jontavious Willis
7:30-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Ticket info coming soon — Experience the vibrant sounds of Blues reimagined by Grammy-nominated artist Jontavious Willis.
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Vinyl Pick-Nic
2-4 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Free entry — Relax to vinyl records while enjoying art, food, and new friends in a community listening lounge.
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Capital City Brewfest
3-8 p.m. — Bob McFadden Plaza — Admission varies — Celebrate the start of summer with local brewers at this vibrant outdoor festival.
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Nevada State Fair
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Mills Park — Free entry — Celebrate Nevada with four days of fun, entertainment, and carnival rides.
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Nevada State Fair
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Mills Park — Free entry — Celebrate Nevada with four fun-filled days of entertainment, rides, and culture.
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Battle of the 4x4's at Fuji Park
7-10 p.m. — Fuji Park — Food available for purchase — Experience the thrill of powerful 4x4 trucks competing in an exciting truck pull showdown.
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Nevada State Fair 2025
11 AM - 10 PM — Mills Park — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant culture of Nevada with carnival rides, entertainment, and great food.
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Carson Valley Days Festival
June 12-15 — Lampe Park — Free entry — Celebrate the 115th Annual Festival with a parade, live music, and various family-friendly activities.
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If you’re looking to make your fall workouts more effective, we’ve found your new go-to: a best-selling weighted vest that’s perfect for everything from outdoor runs to strength training sessions. With weight options ranging from six to 30 pounds, you can pick the level that fits your goals.
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The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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